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“We are full of words whose true meaning we haven't been taught, and one of those words is suffering. Another is the word death. We don't know what they mean, but we use them, and this is a mystery.”

Quote by Alessandro Baricco

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Alessandro Baricco

Alessandro Baricco is an Italian writer born on January 25, 1958. His works are known for their unique narrative style and rich imagination, spanning across novels, poetry, and drama. more

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